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Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at RM1,648 for one-way flights and RM2,872 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
JNB
Johannesburg
RM2,872 Return, found 5 days ago
RM2,872
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 7 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 28 Nov, priced at RM2,872 found 5 days ago
Qatar Airways
Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
JNB
Johannesburg
RM3,019 Return, found 2 hours ago
RM3,019
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Fri, 23 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 29 Oct, priced at RM3,019 found 2 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 13 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
DUR
Durban
RM3,084 Return, found 2 days ago
RM3,084
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 13 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Durban, returning Fri, 16 Oct, priced at RM3,084 found 2 days ago
Etihad Airways
Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
CPT
Cape Town
RM3,164 Return, found 2 days ago
RM3,164
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, 23 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town, returning Thu, 29 Oct, priced at RM3,164 found 2 days ago
Emirates
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
JNB
Johannesburg
RM3,186 Return, found 1 hour ago
RM3,186
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Fri, 9 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 23 Oct, priced at RM3,186 found 1 hour ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sat, 8 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
CPT
Cape Town
RM3,210 Return, found 2 days ago
RM3,210
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 8 Aug from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town, returning Wed, 12 Aug, priced at RM3,210 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
JNB
Johannesburg
RM3,828 Return, found 3 days ago
RM3,828
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 13 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 20 Oct, priced at RM3,828 found 3 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
JNB
Johannesburg
RM3,885 Return, found 5 days ago
RM3,885
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, 4 Aug from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 11 Aug, priced at RM3,885 found 5 days ago
Air Mauritius
Fri, 4 Sept - Thu, 10 Sept
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
JNB
Johannesburg
RM4,009 Return, found 11 hours ago
RM4,009
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Air Mauritius flight, departing Fri, 4 Sept from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 10 Sept, priced at RM4,009 found 11 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
JNB
Johannesburg
RM4,145 Return, found 1 hour ago
RM4,145
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, 9 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 23 Oct, priced at RM4,145 found 1 hour ago

Trending flights to South Africa

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
JNB
Johannesburg
RM2,872 Return, found 5 days ago
RM2,872
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 7 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 28 Nov, priced at RM2,872 found 5 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to South Africa that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Just enter your origin, destination and dates, click the "Search" button, then tick the checkbox directly underneath the "Flexible change policies" subheading (top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find low-cost, flexible flights to South Africa.
Which airlines fly to South Africa?
Pack your bags and jump on board one of these two airlines that service South Africa:

  • United Airlines - 56 flights to or near South Africa each month, including 30 flights to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) and 26 flights to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 43 flights to or near South Africa each month, including 30 flights to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) and 13 flights to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to South Africa?
Book ahead of time, consider alternative airports, avoid peak travel periods — there are lots of ways! Another one is to make the most of Expedia's "flexible dates" function. Find your South Africa flight, then compare the prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the best price for a flight to South Africa was RM2,872.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) sold for as low as RM1,648 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between RM2,872 and RM4,145. If you spot a bargain, book quickly — these fares don't stick around for long.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in South Africa?
Depending on your carrier and point of origin, one of these busy airports will be your entry point to South Africa:

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 60 flights per month.
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 39 flights per month.

How much is a plane ticket to South Africa?
Seats ranged from just RM2,872 to RM4,145 over the last seven days. When you're ready to book, we're here to help you grab a cheap flight to South Africa.
What is the best time to go to South Africa?
August, September and October is when you'll see the cafés and restaurants of busy cities like Cape Town packed with visitors and locals. It's an appealing time to discover South Africa, so consider planning your trip then. Being in the Southern Hemisphere, summer here starts December 1. Throughout this period, temperatures normally range from 18ºC to 27ºC in Cape Town.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to South Africa?
A good month to book affordable flights to South Africa is February. It's worth noting that in the United States, the most expensive time to purchase a ticket is the month of December.

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